Friday, January 18, 2013

Trees: Symbol for God's People in scripture

I've heard it said that in Scripture, trees are used as a symbol for God's people....Based on Pslam1 it seems that way-

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3
 

To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Isaiah 61:3 NKJV